The actor, a former British Army Captain, is remembered for his role as
Welsh infantryman Private Henry Hook in the 1964 epic film.

The film, which was based on the battle of Rorke's Drift in 1879, tells
the story of 139 soldiers from the South Wales Borderers who took on a 4,000
strong force of Zulu warriors in one of the most celebrated defensive
actions in military history.

Booth's character, who became known as Henry 'Hookie' Hook was famed for
fighting off the Zulus with only his bayonet, and winning the Victoria
Cross.